Equipment Operator Aircraft Catering | Airways Group

Equipment Operator - Qatar Aircraft Catering Company | Qatar Airways Group

Location:

Qatar - Doha | Closing date: 17-Feb-2026 | Job family:
Cargo & Airport Operations

Qatar Aircraft Catering Company is seeking for skilled Equipment Operator to manage the operation of both light & heavy vehicles, including catering high loaders. In this role, you will be responsible for the timely loading & offloading of flights according to assigned schedules. As an Equipment Operator, you will ensure safe, punctual delivery to our customers in strict accordance with established SOPs and timelines.

You are expected to maintain the highest standards of safety and comply with all company vehicle regulations at all times.

• On-time dispatching of allocated flights as per the Airline specifications / galley loading plan (GLP) and Food Safety Standards.
• Follow speed limit and wear safety belt whenever driving light/heavy vehicles at Airside/Landside.
• Correct and safe aligning of High Loader to the Aircraft or to the Unit Docks.
• Place cones and chocks when aligned to an aircraft, following safety measures.
• Check and safeguard of duty Tablet/Radio/Mobile/Personal Protective Equipment.
• Complete the driver movement sheet on every shift.
• Keep the driver cabin clean and free from foreign object Debris (FOD) and food products.
• Check and report vehicle damage/defects on time to shift in charge.
• Load and off-load catering safely and as per customer specifications.
• Appropriate handover and sign off for light/heavy vehicles to shift in charge.
• Inform Transport for vehicle re-fueling before sign out.
• Appropriate loading and off-loading of Charter/Amiri/NLP/Private Aircrafts.
• Adherence to Ramp Safety and Marshalling of High-Loader while performing duties Airside/Landside.
• Provide prompt information and updates to Transport Duty Supervisor for their immediate action/decision.
• Prepare clear and detailed reports with facts & figures in case of Flight Delays/Accident/incident.
• Coordinate with all concerned senior on duty inside and outside the Organization in case of any emergency. To always abide by company, Local Authority and Airport processes, procedures and regulations at all times.
• Perform other department duties related to his/her Position as directed by the Head of the Department.

About You:

• Must have at least a High School Qualification with minimum 1 year of job-related experience.
• Should have experience in operating airline catering high-loader or hi-lift trucks or equivalent GSE (e.g., ambulift, belt loader, loaders/transporters).
• Must possess a home country trailer license or heavy-goods vehicle license.
• Familiar with the airside/ramp safety.
• Ideally with experience in operating hydraulic vehicles.
• Must have good communication in English language (spoken & written).